Open · PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-004 · CFDA 19.023 · Discretionary
EducationUSA AI/STEM and Sports Diplomacy Grant
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Georgia, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $25K-$50K
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 0d
- Days left
- 2
- Expected awards
The verdict
EducationUSA AI/STEM and Sports Diplomacy Grant is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. Mission to Georgia, offering $25,000 -- $50,000 across 2 expected awards. Applications close in 0 days.
- $25K-$50K
- award range
- Open
- 0 days left
- 2
- expected awards
- 19.023
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - EducationUSA AI/STEM and Sports Diplomacy Grant - is cataloged under number PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.023, posted by U.S. Mission to Georgia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 9, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $50,000. It expects to issue 2 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 10, 2026 - roughly 0 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$25,000 -- $50,000
Close Date
August 10, 2026
Posted
July 9, 2026
Expected Awards
2
Instrument
Grant
Description
This funding opportunity supports the America First agenda by strengthening U.S. competitiveness, expanding American universities' international recruitment pipelines and building lasting ties between Georgian talent and U.S. institutions through two complementary initiatives: the EducationUSA Sports Pathways Initiative and the EducationUSA AI and Innovation Hubs. Both proposals under this funding opportunity have been approved for a combined total of $50,000, pending the availability of funds. EducationUSA AI/STEM and Innovation Hubs.The proposed "AI/STEM and Innovation Hubs" initiative will engage high school and university students, young entrepreneurs, computer programmers, startup founders, and emerging tech leaders in five Georgian cities — Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Akhaltsikhe, and Telavi through a coordinated series of AI and STEM-focused advising workshops, innovation talks, and university outreach activities led by advisers. All sessions will be hosted at local American Spaces, leveraging these trusted venues to attract new audiences, expand community engagement, and reinforce America's commitment to accessible, high-quality educational opportunities.EducationUSA Sports Pathways Initiative.The proposed "Sports Pathways Initiative" will connect Georgia's top athletic talent with U.S. higher education opportunities through specialized advising on sports scholarships and athletic programs at American schools, colleges, and universities. Led by experienced advisers, the program will conduct targeted outreach to local sports schools and athletic academies in five Georgian cities – Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Akhaltsikhe, and Telavi, focusing on sports where Georgia produces world-class talent: soccer, basketball, rugby, martial arts/MMA, judo, wrestling, and tennis.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Salome Berishvili Grantor
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